BH6 3AS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Foxholes Road, 0.2km from Southbourne in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within East Southbourne & Tuckton ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BH6 3AS is a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £425k, up 104.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH6 3AS are sourced from Output Area E00077323 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOXHOLES ROAD, BH6 3AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOXHOLES ROAD, BH6 3AS.
162
52
£ 48,800 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH6 3AS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
BH6 3AS has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 104.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH6 3AS. The average age is 51.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 299,950
15 sales · Mean £ 327,306
Detached
£ 479,500
4 sales · Mean £ 472,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH6 3AS has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School
St Katharine's Church of England Primary School
Twynham School
Stourfield Infant School
The Priory Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Belle Vue Stores0.3 km
- Broadway Wines0.9 km
- C&M Chemists0.8 km
- The Southern Co-op0.2 km
- CAO Cacao0.6 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Bed and Breakfast by the Beach0.2 km
- Cherry Tree House0.2 km
- Cliff House Hotel0.8 km
- Commodore Hotel0.4 km
- The Bristowe0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Brown Dog Coffee0.3 km
- Cork and Lobster0.3 km
- Restaurant Roots0.2 km
- SoBo Beach0.5 km
- The Schooner0.3 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Chick King0.3 km
- Ricky's0.3 km
- Simon's Fish & Chips0.9 km
- The Indian Ocean0.3 km
- Sakib Spice0.6 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Michelle White Catering at Southbourne Bowls Club0.3 km
- Riverside Inn0.7 km
- The Athelstan Arms0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Christchurch1.8 km
- Pokesdown2.3 km
- Bournemouth4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Twynham Road0.0 km
- Twynham Road0.1 km
- St Peters School0.1 km
- Church Road0.2 km
- Church Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH63AS · Data under Open Government Licence